Joshua Broome’s Journey from Porn Star to Preacher
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New to Hollywood and hungry for success, model/actor Joshua Broome agreed to do a porn film “just to put [his] toe in the water.” When word got back to his hometown, though, the shame convinced him a porn star was all he’d ever be, and he ended up appearing in more than 1,000 adult films before finally leaving the industry in 2013. But with the help of a loving wife, a good spiritual advisor, and friends willing to hold him accountable, Joshua realized he didn’t have to be defined by his past—and that God had so much more in store for his future. Today a sought-after speaker and author of 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life, Joshua speaks with Nate Dewberry about the bad choices and misconceptions that sent him down a dark path, as well as the lessons that helped him realize he was still worthy of God’s love. For anyone convinced that past mistakes have rendered them unworthy and unlovable, this week’s Redeemed Man podcast is a must-listen.
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Additional Resources:
- 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life by Joshua Broome
- A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson
Timestamps:
0:00—Intro/What does redemption mean to you?
1:09—Joshua’s path to the adult film industry
13:13—The things that make us give into temptations even though we know they’re wrong
18:15—How accountability is critical to finding our true God-given purpose
28:46—The vital role Joshua’s wife has played in his restoration journey
37:05—How Joshua’s family has helped him stay grounded despite his increasing popularity
41:15—The lesson of David and Mephibosheth: God gives us more than we could ever dream possible
47:01—How we as men need to prioritize bringing God’s love to others
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